Walk of Hope 2014 Wrap-Up
It was gray and drizzling at 7 AM when we loaded up the car to head down to National Harbor for this year’s Walk of Hope. Gibson quickly became angry in the car seat and let us know for the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pregnancy After Infertility
The Walk of Hope- June 21, 2014
Okay. Wow. This post was supposed to be about how The Man and I will be participating in the Walk of Hope again this year and how you can help. And it still is. But the thing is… we already … Continue reading
I’m Sorry I Laughed At Your Running Skirt
I truly am sorry for my thoughts about your skirt last year. The honest truth is that you looked adorable in it and I was a sweating, hulking mess after BodyVibe while your mascara hadn’t even streaked. So I consoled … Continue reading
Gibson Fox’s Birth Story
It’s only been six weeks, but who’s counting? Below is Gibson’s birth story the best I can remember it. I do wish I’d had a chance to write it sooner, but you know, this having a baby thing really turns … Continue reading
Birthday Blog Post: Babies & Margaritas
So it’s 4:14 AM on my birthday. I just fed the baby and then tip-toed away to write this up for you guys. I’m 32 today! Break out the noisemakers and streamers! Comparing my last birthday to this one…there’s no … Continue reading
National Infertility Awareness Week 2014
A year ago, I wrote about National Infertility Awareness Week and how it falls the same week as my birthday. And, of course, that’s the case this year as well. I thought about calling up the good folks at RESOLVE and asking … Continue reading
Gibson Fox Arrives!
I’m sure I’ll have SO much more to say on the subject of beautiful, new son in a subsequent post. But for now, I’ll bombard you with pictures.
Gifting Those Who Help Mothers
So we have a doula for our upcoming birth. I’ve been checking in with her about once a week. And I just realized the enormity of what I’ve asked her to do. I mean, how many people in this world … Continue reading
The Induction Side Step
After my one night in triage, the doctors were wary. They’ve had me come in twice more. That’s fair. Pre-eclampsia is a real thing, and I am so close to my due date. I’m happy to be more closely monitored these … Continue reading
One Night In Triage
One night in triage is not nearly as cool as one night in Bangkok. So, you have one bad day at work, and the next thing you know you end up in triage at Labor & Delivery because of high … Continue reading
Hungry For Motherhood 